Lead Nurse - Cmht Awa

Derbyshire Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Killamarsh; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

NHS pension

Annual leave and holidays

Training and development

Employee assistance programme

Inclusive network access

Job summary

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Lead Nurse for the CMHT in Killamarsh. This part-time post offers role progression within a supportive, multidisciplinary community team committed to compassionate care.

You will manage a defined caseload, perform comprehensive assessments, and collaborate across teams to deliver Recovery-focused, person-centred care with strong supervision and development opportunities in a renowned NHS setting.

Qualifications

• Must have experience of working within a multi disciplinary team setting.
• Post-qualification experience in mental health.
• Excellent communication, dignity and compassion in care.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist mental health nursing interventions to adults in a community setting.
• Manage a defined caseload of service users, delivering recovery-focused, person-centred care.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, and develop/review care plans under CPA.
• Contribute to and support the team’s duty system and respond to urgent needs.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate with service users, carers and partner agencies.
• Mentor and role model to junior staff and students, providing supervision and guidance.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with trust policies and standards.
• Support service users in their recovery journey, promoting independence and social inclusion.
• Apply up-to-date knowledge of NMC standards and professional practice.
• Travel across the North East Derbyshire area as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Mental Health Nursing qualification

Job description

Lead Nurse - CMHT AWA

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Lead Nurse Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - hours per week Job ref -ACC-6- Site Killamarsh Clinic Town Killamarsh Salary £, - £, per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing //6 :

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Job overview

Join the North East Derbyshire CMHT

Are you a Mental Health Nurse looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference? We invite you to join our well-established and innovative community mental health team based in Killamarsh, North East Derbyshire. This role has close working relationships with Bolsover CMHT and is managed by the same Team manager. There would be some expectation of cross working over the two bases as this interaction continues to develop.

Our multidisciplinary team delivers both short-term and long-term interventions for adults with complex mental health needs, offering a diverse and rewarding role in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

What We Offer:

• Robust clinical and managerial supervision

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• A supportive environment to help you grow professionally and explore your areas of interest

• A strong emphasis on staff wellbeing

• A welcoming, inclusive, and supportive team culture

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking warm, engaging, and person-centred professionals who are committed to empowerment and recovery for service users and their families. To be considered, you must:

• Hold a Mental Health Nursing qualification

• Have post-qualification experience in mental health

• Be a strong communicator who demonstrates respect, dignity, and compassion

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist mental health nursing interventions to adults with severe and enduring mental health needs within a community setting.

• Manage a defined caseload of service users, delivering recovery-focused, person-centred care.

• Undertake comprehensive assessments, risk assessments, and develop and review care plans under the Care Programme Approach (CPA).

• Contribute to and support the team’s duty system, responding to urgent or unplanned needs.

• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, maintaining strong communication with colleagues, service users, carers, and partner agencies.

• Act as a mentor and role model to junior staff and students, offering supervision and guidance.

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records in line with trust policies and professional standards.

• Support service users in their recovery journey, promoting independence, social inclusion, and overall well‑being.

• Apply up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant NMC standards and ensure high standards of professional practice.

• Travel independently across the North East Derbyshire area to meet the needs of the service.

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

Benefits include:

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to days after 5 years & days after years’ service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme /7
• Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria

• Must have experience of working within a multi disciplinary team setting
• Must show evidence of assessment skills and managing risk

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working within a community team
• Evidence of group skills

Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously

Desirable criteria

• Experience of mentorship/ supervising staff
• Evidence of holding a caseload
• Evidence of working in the community/ CMHT

NMC

Essential criteria

• Nursing registration with the NMC
• Post qualification mental health nursing experience

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of on going professional development
• ENB or mentorship training

knowledge

Essential criteria

• Awareness of CMHT community working

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of trauma focussed and EUPD interventions

Further details / informal visits contact

To arrange an informal visit please contact the Team Manager - Mark Welbon.

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Recruitment Team
Telephone option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Mon-Thu)